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Broken Wrist

Complete list of fracture information

Anatomy of Broken Wrist injury
 

Broken Wrist

Most of the time someone has a broken wrist it is a brake at the end of the radius. It can be a break or fracture of any of the wrist bones.

 
 

Broken Wrist Symptoms

  • Wrist pain, tenderness, and swelling.
  • The wrist may also be deformed.
  • Decreased range of motion of the wrist joint
  • Hand numbness
  • Hand weakness

Broken Wrist treatment

  • Rest:
  • Cold compresses
  • Elastic wrap
  • Cast or splint
  • Occupational therapy for a wrist fracture
  •  Surgery for a wrist fracture: When the fracture is severe
 

 

 
 

 

 
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